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Crime Wave: Recent Arraignments in Martinsburg and Beyond

Berkeley County Crime Report The Journal | Wednesday, January 15, 2025 By Tom Markland The Journal's latest crime report outlines multiple arraignments from Berkeley County, affecting residents from Martinsburg, Bunker Hill, and Hedgesville. Among the accused, notable cases include Tiffany Joes facing felony charges for a worthless check, and

Fresh Food Distribution in Charles Town Supports Families

Fresh Food Distribution in Charles Town Supports Families

Volunteers distribute fresh food to local families during giveaway The Journal | Monday, January 13, 2025 By Tom Markland Volunteers from Community Markets Inc. gathered at St. James The Greater Catholic Church in Charles Town to distribute over 150 bags of fresh, locally sourced food to families in need. This monthly

Local Residents Face a Range of Criminal Charges

Jefferson County Crime Report The Journal | Saturday, January 11, 2025 By Tom Markland The Journal reports on a series of recent arraignments in the Jefferson County area, detailing various criminal charges faced by local residents. Among those, Megan Elizabeth Doak from Stephens City is charged with felony possession with intent

Volunteers Sought for Homeless Count in Local Communities

Volunteers Sought for Homeless Count in Local Communities

Volunteers needed for Point-In-Time homelessness survey The Journal | Friday, January 10, 2025 By Tom Markland MARTINSBURG — Local agencies, alongside the West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness, are organizing a vital street count of homeless individuals in the area. From January 29 to 30, volunteers will survey the homeless populations in

Charles Town Volunteers Sought for Local Homelessness Survey

Charles Town Volunteers Sought for Local Homelessness Survey

Volunteers needed for Point-In-Time homelessness survey The Journal | Wednesday, January 8, 2025 By Tom Markland MARTINSBURG – Local agencies, in collaboration with the West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness, will conduct a homelessness survey from January 29-30. Volunteers are needed to assist with the count, which aims to assess individuals and

Arrest Made After Stabbing of Juvenile in Charles Town

Man arrested for stabbing a juvenile in Charles Town The Journal | Tuesday, January 7, 2025 By Tom Markland In a concerning incident early Monday, Charles Town police apprehended Jason Lloyd Lang, 41, after he allegedly stabbed a juvenile in an unprovoked attack on East 1st Avenue. The injured victim was

Charles Town Key Club Raises Funds for Imagination Library

Charles Town Key Club Raises Funds for Imagination Library

Key Club members help fund books for local kids The Journal | Monday, January 6, 2025 By Tom Markland In Charles Town, students from local Key Clubs have raised $450.71 through the Cheer Booth to support the Imagination Library, which provides books to children. Key Club president Julie Fincham introduced